Gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a man in Co Dublin.

The body was found by gardai in a laneway about 15 minutes' walk from Ballyboughal at around 10.40am on Friday.

A Garda spokesman said the scene has been preserved and the offices of the State Pathologists and the Garda Technical Bureau have been notified.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information about the incident.

The cause of death has not yet been revealed.

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In a statement, Gardai said: "Gardai in Balbriggan have discovered the body of a male at a laneway of the Ballyboughal to Oldtown Road (R129), about a kilometre outside Ballyboughal, this morning at approximately 10.40am.

"The scene has been preserved and the offices of the State Pathologists and the Garda Technical Bureau have been notified.

"Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses or to anyone with information to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 8020510, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."